February weather forecast
Morehead City, NC

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Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a mild month in Morehead City, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low of 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into February, Morehead City records an average high-temperature of a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C), almost identical to January's 53.1°F (11.7°C). During the nights in February, Morehead City experiences a consistent average temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Morehead City, North Carolina, is 75%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout February, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Morehead City, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 61.3°F (16.3°C) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in February?

In Morehead City, 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.6°F (7°C) is the average low-temperature during February.

What is the average humidity in February?

The average relative humidity in February is 75%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Morehead City, North Carolina, during February, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

February is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in February, Morehead City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

When is the ocean coldest?

February is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the ocean temperature in February?

In Morehead City, the average seawater temperature in February is 61.3°F (16.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in February in Morehead City?

In Morehead City, the average day length in February is 10h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Morehead City have in February?

The average sunshine duration in February in Morehead City is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in February?

In Morehead City, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Morehead City, NC

Average temperature in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average high temperature in February: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in February
Morehead City, NC

Average pressure in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average pressure in February: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Morehead City, NC

Average wind speed in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average wind speed in February: 12.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in February
Morehead City, NC

Average humidity in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average humidity in February: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in February
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall in February: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average rainfall days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in February: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in February
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall in February: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average snowfall days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in February: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in February
Morehead City, NC

Average sea temperature in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sea temperature in February: 61.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.3°F).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Morehead City, NC

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average daylight in February: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Morehead City, NC

Average sunshine days in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in February: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in February
Morehead City, NC

Average UV index in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average UV index in February: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in February
Morehead City, NC

Average cloud cover in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in February: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in February
Morehead City, NC

Average visibility in February - Morehead City, NC
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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